ADVERTISEMENT There was a time when I believed I had everything figured out. My name is Edward Kinyanjui, and for over a decade, I built a successful career that many people admired. I rose through the ranks to become a Chief Finance Officer, earning a stable income, enjoying respect in corporate circles, and living a life that felt secure.
From the outside, it looked like I had achieved everything a young professional could hope for. But deep inside, there was a growing desire to build something of my own, something bigger than a salary, something that would define my legacy beyond employment. That desire eventually led me to make one of the boldest decisions of my life, a decision that would later test me in ways I could never have imagined.
In 2011, I walked away from my job and ventured into entrepreneurship, focusing on the renewable energy sector. At first, everything seemed to fall into place. I secured major projects early on, leveraging the networks and reputation I had built over the years. The business looked promising, and I felt confident that I had made the right choice. However, what I did not fully understand at the time was the difference between revenue and cash flow. While projects were coming in, the financial pressure behind the scenes was building quietly. With only about KSh 10 million in working capital, which I had borrowed from the bank, I found myself struggling to meet growing obligations. Before long, the debt began to spiral, reaching over KSh 30 million, a figure that felt impossible to manage…….READ MORE…….drbokko.com
